Reining in a manager who’s gone rogue

  • January 29, 2016

Q: "Our new regional manager was transferred here after being demoted from a higher-level position. This guy has no idea what our jobs involve and apparently doesn't...

Capitalize those brand names

  • January 20, 2016

Here is a list of products you should capitalize in your writing because they are actually brand names.

Demystifying SharePoint permissions

  • January 11, 2016

Permissions can become confusing in SharePoint. A few basic principles help clear the mist a little. The more complex you allow your permissions structure to become, the...

Tips to speed up slower workers

  • January 07, 2016

There is sometimes only a thin line between diligence and delay—but you can always tell when employees have crossed it.

FMLA leave may be ADA accommodation

  • January 05, 2016

Here’s something to remember when an employee claims she has a disability that interferes with her ability to work overtime or even a full day. You can offer...

Creating that perfect ‘about me’ page

  • January 04, 2016

Writing about yourself can be hard. It’s important to get across to your audience what you want them to know while being concise and personable at the same time....

No harm in being more generous than FMLA

  • December 29, 2015

Employers are supposed to let employees who need FMLA leave know about their eligibility and what’s involved in taking leave. But what if you offer a leave plan...

How to recoup FICA tax overpayments

  • December 26, 2015

Common occurrence: A worker overpays FICA tax due to a change in jobs or other circumstances. It could easily happen to you or someone else in your family. Depending...

Turn on the HEET for education

  • December 15, 2015

With the onset of cold weather in many parts of the country, grandparents of college-bound children may seek some warmth in a smart tax-saving device. Investigate the...

IRS Releases 2016 Notice 1036

  • December 08, 2015

The IRS has released the 2016 Notice 1036, which contains the official 2016 withholding allowance amounts, the amount to add to nonresident alien employees’ wages...